While some outlets are reporting that the New England
Patriots are closing in on a deal with Wes Welker, others say the wide receiver
is upset and has reservations about his role in the offense.

Welker apparently never got over the fact that offensive
coordinator Josh McDaniels started Julian Edelman in the slot early last season,
and believes that he would have remained in that lesser role if Edelman and
tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski never suffered injuries,
according to Yahoo Sports.

"In short, there's a little paranoia in the Welker camp
these days about his role with the Pats," the report reads.

Welker was targeted just five times in the season opener
against the Tennessee Titans. He made five receptions for 95 yards after being
elevated to his typical role late in a Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Edelman injured his hand the next week and it was business as usual from there.

However, Comcast Sports Net New England's Mike Giardi
reported Tuesday morning that the Patriots are "closing in" on a multi-year
deal that would "allow Welker to finish his career in New England."

The report states that both sides have come to an
understanding that they are better off together and that both
parties are making compromises.